A Thousand Splendid Suns

This event is sold out. Tickets are also available at Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse.

Sat 26 Apr–Sat 3 May 2025

Show Times

This event has sold out

Catch A Thousand Splendid Suns on tour…

Tue 13 – Sat 24 May 2025 – Nottingham Playhouse

Wed 28 May – Sat 14 Jun 2025 – Leeds Playhouse

A gorgeous story of survival”

★★★★★ Voice Magazine

The Rep presents a powerful new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini’s spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner.

In 1992 in an Afghanistan ravaged by war, an orphaned Laila is left alone in an increasingly threatening world. Her older neighbour Rasheed is quick to open his home and takes Laila as his second wife.

Rasheed’s first wife Mariam has no choice but to accept her younger, and now pregnant, rival. As the Taliban take over, life for all of them becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear, and the two women find themselves unlikely allies.

An essential piece of modern theatre”

★★★★ WhatsOnStage

Former Rep and Hampstead Theatre Artistic Director Roxana Silbert returns to Birmingham to direct this unflinching, life affirming drama, in which love grows and sustains the human spirit even during the hardest of times.

A triumph of theatrical storytelling”

Best of Birmingham

Audience Comments…

“I was gripped by the story. It felt emotional and thought-provoking.”

“Outstanding!! What a powerful production!!”

“Impeccable. I loved every moment”

“The cast were incredible and really brought the characters to life! If you get the chance to go I highly recommend it!!”

Price

From £19.50

Special Offers

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Presented by

Birmingham Rep, Nottingham Playhouse & Leeds Playhouse

Latecomers Policy

Please note, latecomers can only be admitted at 10 minutes into the first act. After this point, they will need to wait until the interval to be admitted

We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time.

Ursula Rani Sarma

Based on the book by

Khaled Hosseini

Directed by

Roxana Silbert

Set & Costume Designer

Simon Kenny

Age Guidance

14+

Contains mature content not suitable for young audiences.

Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.

Content Advice

This play contains mature content not suitable for younger audiences. The story details sensitive topics including depictions of violence, abuse and war. Please read the full content advice for further information.

Running Time

2 hours and 15 minutes including an interval.

Post Show Discussion

A post show discussion will take place with Abdul Wase Samim on Thu 17 Apr following the 7.30pm performance.

Access Performances

Audio Described: Sat 26 Apr 2.30pm (described by Carolyn Smith)

A Free Touch Tour is available to book at 1.30pm before the Audio Described performance.

BSL Interpreted: Fri 25 Apr 7.30pm (interpreted by Harjit Jagdev)

Captioned: Thu 1 May 2.30pm (captioned by Cara Lawless)

Chilled: Sat 26 Apr 2.30pm

Fees and Charges

Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.